Rear axle seals ... 2000 Disco II!
#4
Thanks guys. I was at the muffler shop and the guy told me I had a rear axle seal leaking all over my rear brakes, and I need pads and rotors. I didn't agrre to let him do the job, and I wanted to find out all that's entailed before I climb under the truck.
That manual is sure going to come in handy.
That manual is sure going to come in handy.
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First, as I already mentioned, there are 2 seals, one inside the hub, the other, an o-ring between the hub and the axle, need to figure out which to replace. Don't want to spend $340 plus for a hub when the $1.29 o-ring may be the only problem.
As for the other reply, yes, you can clean the rotor but"NOT" the pad. The first time the pad gets hot after being cleaned, it will leash out old axle oil and slip again.
As for the other reply, yes, you can clean the rotor but"NOT" the pad. The first time the pad gets hot after being cleaned, it will leash out old axle oil and slip again.
#9
Does the rear axle often start leaking on both sides at the same time? Mine has just started doing that. Should I try the breather first? I just put new pads and rotors on the rear in october and everything was dry then. Weird that both sides started leaking at the same time.
Are there any special tools needed to pull the hub off?
I am going to try the $1.29 seals first on mine.
Are there any special tools needed to pull the hub off?
I am going to try the $1.29 seals first on mine.